Finding the Right Job Abroad

The oil industry is one of the largest in the Gulf States and employs large numbers of western workers as well as local people.  Jobs are generally available at all levels from the most junior to the most senior.  The world always needs oil, so the demand for workers in this industry is unlikely to drop.

Oil jobs in Dubai, Qatar and other Arab states are generally advertised on company websites, in newspapers, in trade press and with recruitment agencies.  Care is advised when dealing with recruitment agencies as there are some fraudulent organisations in existence.  Check that the agencies you are using are recognised by industry regulatory bodies.

Those who stand a good chance of obtaining employment in the oil industry include those with degrees in engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering.  People with non-oil backgrounds may find that there are opportunities for them too, with a need for health and safety professionals and medical professionals.  Fire workers will also always be in demand.  Those with qualifications, experience and a good work record stand a good chance of obtaining employment.

The oil industry in the Gulf States is attractive to workers as it pays extremely well.  There are often benefits with regard to paying taxes and there are some who spend just a few years working in the industry and find they have earned enough to retire.  The cost of living in these countries is also relatively low, so well-paid workers can enjoy a higher standard of living there than they would in the West.